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Moorhead group helps immigrants shape the food system, from farm to table
A Moorhead-based group is training immigrants to grow food, including produce from their native lands. Participants say tending the land and contributing to the local food system makes them feel at home.
Legendary Viking ship replica that sailed to Norway receives new rigging
A replica Viking ship called the Hjemkomst, built by a high school counselor in the 1970s, is starting to age and needs new sections of rope to stay standing. The ship sailed to Norway in the ‘80s, fulfilling the dream of its builder Robert Asp.
Fargo police chief apologizes for mistakes in AI-aided arrest
Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolksi said photos from fake ID cards, not surveillance photos, were linked by AI to Tennessee woman Angela Lipps, who was held in custody for almost six months last year before charges against her were dropped.
Fargo crime suspect says AI face recognition software failed. Police say there was more to the arrest
The Fargo Police Department has drawn criticism for jailing a woman for more than five months after artificial intelligence facial recognition software flagged her as a suspect in a crime.
Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski announces retirement
During his tenure, Zibolski brought down crime and helped modernize the department, but he also drew criticism. An interim chief will take over at the end of March.
30 years after 'Fargo,' Fargo-Moorhead baseball team will play 5 games as the 'Woodchippers'
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of the movie Fargo, Fargo-Moorhead's minor league baseball team will change its name from the RedHawks to the Woodchippers for five games this summer. The team is also celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.